phipps conservatory: a pictorial

Pittsburgh continues to surprise me. The Phipps Conservatory was no different. 

This place is an oasis. Not that the Burgh isn't green enough. Phipps combines art with nature by creating winding paths filled with exotic plants, sculptures, ponds, and design aesthetics. There is enough science behind creating these masterpiece gardens (thanks for all the signs meant for little kids - I actually learned a lot!) to make the conservatory interesting. However, the beauty and thought behind all of these projects is breathtaking.

Additionally, the conservatory is currently hosting an art installation with blown glass by artist Jason Gamrath called Super. Natural. Some of these creations are over 14 feet tall and incorporated themselves into the live plants. Seeing is believing.

orchids

glass installation or real?

orchid room

bromeliad

koi pond

looks like baby birds

my favorite installation

this greenhouse grows ;)

butterfly exhibit

teeny tiny red flowers

purple and neon pink

solitude ahhhh

bee garden

rock waterfall

mosaic art in the vegetable and herb garden

sustainable garden

sculture on the path

turtle pond

succulent tower

outdoor waterfall

surprise surprise, a PGH bridge

gigantic glass water lily in a pond

sunken garden

broderie room

east room